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The Shadow Returns

1946·Movie·61 min·5.8(10)

HIS GUNS SPEAK A SONG OF DEATH!

The Shadow (Kane Richmond) cracks a case of missing jewels, murder and plastics.

Where to watch The Shadow Returns in United States

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United StatesYouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , HooplaAmazon Video
United KingdomTubi TVAmazon Video
CanadaHoopla, Tubi TV
AustraliaTubi TVAmazon Video

About The Shadow Returns

The Shadow Returns is a 1946 English-language mystery and science fiction film directed by Phil Rosen and William Beaudine. The cast is led by Kane Richmond, Barbara Read, Tom Dugan. It has a runtime of 1h 1m. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel .

The Shadow Returns was produced by Monogram Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on February 16, 1946.

Director
Phil Rosen, William Beaudine
Writers
George Callahan
Release date
February 16, 1946
Original language
English
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Monogram Pictures
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The Shadow Returns cast & crew

The Shadow Returns was directed by Phil Rosen and William Beaudine and written by George Callahan.

The cast features Kane Richmond as Lamont Cranston / The Shadow, Barbara Read as Margo Lane, Tom Dugan as Shrevvy, Joseph Crehan as Police Insp. Cardona, Pierre Watkin as Police Commissioner J.R. Weston, and Robert Emmett Keane as Charles Frobay.

Is The Shadow Returns worth watching?

At 1h 1m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy mystery and science fiction, The Shadow Returns is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Shadow Returns

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Cast of The Shadow Returns

Kane Richmond

Kane Richmond

Lamont Cranston / The Shadow

Barbara Read

Barbara Read

Margo Lane

Tom Dugan

Tom Dugan

Shrevvy

Joseph Crehan

Joseph Crehan

Police Insp. Cardona

Pierre Watkin

Pierre Watkin

Police Commissioner J.R. Weston

Robert Emmett Keane

Robert Emmett Keane

Charles Frobay

Frank Reicher

Frank Reicher

Michael Hasdon

Rebel Randall

Rebel Randall

Lenore Jessup

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The Shadow Returns — FAQs

Where can I watch The Shadow Returns in United States?

The Shadow Returns is streaming on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , Hoopla in United States.

Is The Shadow Returns on YouTube TV?

Yes — The Shadow Returns is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.

What language is The Shadow Returns in?

The Shadow Returns is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Shadow Returns?

The Shadow Returns runs 1 hours 1 minutes (61 minutes).

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